ETA Bootcamp

Thinking about a career change? Buying a business? Selling one? Or ready to share your experience as a mentor?

Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) offers a pathway to business ownership by acquiring and growing an existing company.

This one-day bootcamp brings together aspiring buyers, business owners, experienced operators, investors, and mentors to explore the realities of buying, growing, and selling a business. Topics will include search models, financing, evaluating opportunities, ownership strategies, and more.

Attendees will also have opportunities to connect with USC communities including the Alumnae, Black Alumni, Asian Pacific Alumni, Latino Alumni, and Veterans Networks, with additional groups and resources being added.

Whether you’re exploring ETA for the first time, actively searching, considering selling your business, or have been through the process and want to mentor others, you’ll gain practical insights and valuable connections to help you take the next step.

Info: Overview of ETA, the day’s goals, and what attendees can expect

Info: Deciding to pursue ETA, finding funding, and lessons from the acquisition journey

Info: A real-world look at acquiring and growing a business, including deal structure, financing, operations, recapitalization, and/or exit

Info: Connect with affinity groups, mentors, and ETA resources.

Info: Traditional Search, Franchise, Self-Funded, SBA Loans, Military Transfer & more

Info: Insights from an entrepreneur who acquired, operated, grew, and/or exited a business

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Jill and Frank Fertitta Hall - JFF, 610 Childs Way, Los Angeles, United States

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